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Born on 9 August, 1956 (Thursday)

Zodiac Sign (Western)

Leo

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)

Virgo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)

69 years, 1 month, 8 days

Your next birthday is 325 days away.

Life Path Number

Numerology

Day of the Week

Thursday

222nd day of the year 1956.

Chinese Zodiac Sign

Monkey (猴)

Roman Numerals

IX-VIII-MCMLVI

LXIX years old

Timings

Sunrise: 04:34 Sunset: 19:37

London UTC

August 9, 1956 - Your Birthday Astrology & Personality Traits

Born on August 9, 1956 : Your steady spark — practical, loyal, quietly creative

Life Path 2: cooperative, peacemaker energy that prefers partnership and balance.
Sun in the 11th (from Moon) and Uranus in 11th: you find purpose in groups, friends, and long-term goals.
Mercury, Jupiter, Pluto in the 12th: a private thinker with deep intuition, interest in healing, service or hidden knowledge.
Venus in 10th, Mars in 7th, Saturn in 3rd: public charm, partnership drive, and disciplined communications shape your path.

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Note: Our comprehensive birthday astrology analysis combines multiple time-tested astrological methods, with a special focus on soli-lunar influences and planetary positions on August 9, 1956 relative to the Moon to provide you with deep insights into your personality and life path.

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Shared Birthdays

Some famous persons born on August 9, 1956

Adam Nimoy, Film director, and Television director, born in Los Angeles
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Peter Erftemeijer, Medalist, and Sculptor, born in Hoorn
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What happened on August 9, 1956

The art exhibition This Is Tomorrow opens at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in London, showcasing significant developments in contemporary art.

August 9, 1956 Facts

What is my generation?

The person with birth year 1956 belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

When am I eligible to vote, open a bank account, buy a simcard and open a bank account? (Age of Majority)

United States: August 9, 1974
India: August 9, 1974
Philippines: August 9, 1974
United Kingdom: August 9, 1974
Canada: August 9, 1974

According to data from the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network, 205 countries and territories have a minimum voting age of 18 for national elections out of 237 countries and territories the organisation has data on as of October 2020. Some countries may issue additional requirements for voting eligibility from time to time.

When am I eligible to get a driving license?

Learner's Permit (Under supervision)

United States: August 9, 1971
India: August 9, 1972
Philippines: August 9, 1972
United Kingdom: August 9, 1973
Canada: August 9, 1972

Light Vehicles (Mopeds or quad bikes, unsupervised)

United States: August 9, 1972
India: August 9, 1974
Philippines: August 9, 1974
United Kingdom: August 9, 1973
Canada: August 9, 1972

Full Driving License

United States: August 9, 1974
India: August 9, 1976
Philippines: August 9, 1974
United Kingdom: August 9, 1977
Canada: August 9, 1974

When do I reach age of consent?

United States: August 9, 1972
India: August 9, 1974
Philippines: August 9, 1972
United Kingdom: August 9, 1972
Canada: August 9, 1972

Disclaimer: This is not legal advise. Age of consent is a complex legal system which can vary depending on individual situation and circumstances. In the United States, as of April 2021, of the total fifty U.S. states, approximately thirty have an age of consent of 16 (with this being the most common age of consent in the country), some set the age of consent at 17, and in about eleven states the age is 18.

When can I marry without parental consent?

United States: August 9, 1974
India: August 9, 1977
Philippines: August 9, 1974
United Kingdom: August 9, 1974
Canada: August 9, 1974

When do I reach legal age of drinking (consuming alcohol)?

United States: August 9, 1977
India: August 9, 1977
Philippines: August 9, 1974
United Kingdom: August 9, 1974
Canada: August 9, 1975

When do I reach legal age of smoking (consuming tobacco)?

India: August 9, 1974
Canada: August 9, 1975
United States: August 9, 1977
Philippines: August 9, 1977
United Kingdom: August 9, 1974

When Will I Become a Millionaire?

September 9, 2002

Yes, you can become a millionaire by saving small and investing. Believe in yourself and it's never too late to start.

Please note, this calculation assumes $100 monthly savings into US stocks with ARR 7% and that the monthly savings double every 10 years from the starting date. The actual outcome might vary based on additional factors not considered in this simple calculation, such as taxes, fees, changes in contribution, or more complex compounding scenarios.

Your next birthday

August 9, 2026 is on a Sunday.
Your next birthday is 325 days away.

Ephemeris for August 9, 1956

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.

Planet	Position (Tropical, Western)	Transits on August 9, 2025	Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2025
Sun	16 Leo 38	16 Leo 56	23 Libra 52
Moon	25 Virgo 39	16 Aquarius 14	24 Pisces 44
Mercury	5 Virgo 50	4 Leo 28	7 Libra 12
Venus	3 Cancer 15	10 Cancer 36	12 Virgo 49
Mars	23 Pisces 39	1 Libra 26	13 Pisces 27
Jupiter	6 Virgo 17	13 Cancer 28	20 Virgo 55
Saturn	26 Scorpio 42	1 Aries 12	1 Sagittarius 5
Uranus	3 Leo 32	1 Gemini 9	6 Leo 42
Neptune	27 Libra 54	1 Aries 50	29 Libra 55
Pluto	27 Leo 53	2 Aquarius 13	29 Leo 56
Rahu	4 Sagittarius 22	19 Pisces 49	0 Sagittarius 43
Ketu	4 Gemini 22	19 Virgo 49	0 Gemini 43

Jyotish - Equal House, North Indian Style

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025

Transits for 2025

Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025
Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025
Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025
Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2025
Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025
Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025
Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025
Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025
Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025
Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025
Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025
Mars square Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025
Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.